14% of Americans Have Fallen Asleep at the Wheel
Data also indicates a steady increase in drivers falling asleep behind the wheel since 2020.
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Samsung Brings Sleep Apnea Detection to Galaxy Watch Users in the Gulf
Galaxy Watch users in the Gulf can now access FDA-approved sleep apnea detection alongside expanded health monitoring features through the latest software update.
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Sleep Apnea Feature Coming to Popular Smartwatches in Korea
Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety approved the new sleep apnea feature, which will be made available on certain smartwatches via app updates early next year.
Nox Medical Establishes Canadian Presence With New Location
Nox Medical has launched Nox Medical Canada Inc, its first physical location in Canada, to streamline the distribution of sleep testing equipment and enhance customer support.
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Sleep and Exercise Are Canadians’ Biggest Health Hurdles, Study Shows
Canadian employees are facing challenges with sleep and physical activity, with these issues driving lower wellness scores compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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5 Signs of Driver Fatigue to Watch For
Discover the five key signs of driver fatigue, which contributes to 30% of major road accidents in Australia.
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The Air Station and ResMed Tackle Singapore’s Sleep Crisis with Upcoming Initiative
Facing a silent epidemic of poor sleep, nearly 40% of Singaporeans struggle with rest, prompting The Air Station and ResMed to launch an initiative aimed at enhancing sleep wellness across the city-state.
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Half of Canadians Struggle for a Week with Daylight Saving Time, Finds Survey
Sleep Country Canada launches the “Hour Back Pledge,” encouraging businesses nationwide to join in giving employees extra sleep time to mitigate daylight saving time’s impact.
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Canadians Prioritize Sleep Improvement in Quest for Better Health
Canadians are working harder than ever to strengthen their health and wellness, with sleep at the top of the list, a new study reveals.
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‘Exhaustion Crisis’ Affecting a Third of UK Adults
A new study has unveiled an “exhaustion crisis” among UK adults, with many functioning at just over half of their potential energy levels.
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Dreaming May Have Evolved as a Strategy for Co-operative Survival
New research explores how the content and emotional function of dreams varies across different cultural contexts.
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Grey Reef Sharks Found Resting Under Coral Reef: ‘Not Something We Believed They Could Do’
A report of grey reef sharks resting under reef ledges in Seychelles changes what we know about how they breathe (they don’t need to swim continuously to stay alive)—and re-opens the case for the science of sleeping sharks.
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Rising Health Challenges Fuel Japan’s Sleep Apnea Market, Data Firm Finds
Due to rising cases of stress, depression, obesity, extended work hours, and a high rate of diabetes, Japan’s market for sleep apnea diagnostic equipment is anticipated to see significant growth, according to a recent forecast.
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Daridorexant for Insomnia Nears Approval in Japan
A new drug application has been submitted to the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the approval of daridorexant, a dual orexin receptor antagonist for the treatment of insomnia.
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The Emotional Function of Dreams Varies Across Cultures
By comparing the dreams of Western and non-Western populations, a new study shows that dreams can have a variable emotional function across cultures.
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Sleepless Cities: How Urban Noise and Light Keep Us Up at Night
Urban light and noise pollution, exacerbated by factors like increased nightlife activity and street cleaning, are significantly disrupting sleep and overall health in city inhabitants.
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Vivos Inks MENA Deal for Oral Appliance Distribution
Vivos Therapeutics Inc signed an exclusive distribution agreement to bolster its international expansion across the Middle East-North Africa region.
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Regional Sleep Clinic’s Research to Be Presented at World Sleep Congress
The Tennessee-based team will present two research papers detailing the benefits of the Inspire neurostimulator and strategies to enhance CPAP compliance for sleep apnea patients.
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